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Team of the Week: Lonely Lions

Mon, 02 Jun 2014 12:54

There are just two South African players in the rugby365 Team of the Week, with both of them from the Lions side that downed the Bulls.

With just two South African derbies which both ended in somewhat surprising victories for the Stormers and the Lions, our team is dominated by players from Australasia this week.

The Waratahs (an away win against the Chiefs) and Brumbies (victorious at home to the Rebels) have the most players in our side with three each.

The Crusaders, Blues and Lions have two players each after earning solid home wins - while the Highlanders, Hurricanes and Reds make up the numbers.

There is further award for the winning teams from the weekend in our back-up squad.

The Blues and Waratahs have three players each, while the Crusaders and Hurricanes (two each) are next best.

The Highlanders, Force, Brumbies, Reds and Sharks make up the numbers.

Only one player returns from last week - fullback Ben Smith (Highlanders).

Team of the Week - Round 16:

15 - Ben Smith (Highlanders):
Tough call, but we went with Smith ahead of Israel Dagg as he constantly posed a threat on attack in a game where the rest of his teammates were not always as enthusiastic.Bubbling under: Israel Dagg (Crusaders)